sigh The Struggle Continues

December 13, 2004

I figured I'd give an update on where I'm at.

I still have supreme difficulty getting motivated to lose the weight.

When I was last weighed at my doctor's office, my weight was at 249

pounds. I've broken a leather belt by being too large for it, I'm on

three different antihypertensive medications and I've just started

medication for high cholesterol as well. In addition, my doctor tells me

that my liver enzymes are elevated, and attributes that to the obesity.

I'm also currently under the care of a neurologist for what appears to be

a permanent migraine (we've taken to calling it a " cluster tension

migraine " , since it seems to have elements of all three types of

headaches, plus the fact that it's, well, permanent). Eugh. The

neurologist, fortunately, is of the " the fewer drugs the better " ilk, and

believes strongly in managing pain by managing lifestyle. His office also

employs a physician who is a wellness consultant, and between the three of

us, we've drawn up an action plan for weight loss and general health. I

am really, really hoping that I can stick with it.

In addition to all of the above, I've also been placed on mild

antidepressants to help with the headaches, hopefully, to help me regain

my motivation.

Anyway. That's where I'm at right now. Still struggling.

--

Sláinte,

S. Crawford (AIM: Buffalo2K)

" We live as though the world were how it should be,

to show it what it can be. "

-- " Angel " , Season 4 ep. 1

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